Pork cutlet lunch with free rice refills in Gangnam: Cheongdam Kkatsu

Perfect for a Gangnam-gu Office Station lunch: the mini cucumber bibim buckwheat pork cutlet set at Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch

I was trying to decide what to eat for lunch and suddenly had a craving for crispy pork cutlet, so I headed to Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch. It's easy to get to from Gangnam-gu Office Station, so it works well for an office lunch, and there are also seats set up for comfortable solo dining — I'd happily recommend it as a solo-dining spot near Gangnam-gu Office Station.

What I ordered this time was the mini cucumber bibim buckwheat pork cutlet set! It's a combo that lets you enjoy pork cutlet and cool, tangy buckwheat noodles together, which made it easy to eat even when I didn't have much of an appetite.

Where is Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch?

Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch is connected to Exit 2 of Gangnam-gu Office Station via an underground passage, so it's pretty easy to find. It's located on the 1st floor of SK Hub Blue, and being so close to the station means it's great for a quick lunch before heading back to work.

The interior had a clean, warm atmosphere built around wood tones. With about 30 seats, there's a range from spots good for eating alone to small spaces for a few people, so it seemed like a good fit both for solo dining and for lunch with coworkers.

Solo-dining seats for eating pork cutlet alone

There are places where you feel a bit self-conscious going to eat pork cutlet alone, but Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch has dedicated solo-dining seats, so it felt comfortable. So if you're looking for a solo-dining recommendation near Gangnam-gu Office Station, this could be worth checking out.

What comes in the mini cucumber bibim buckwheat pork cutlet set

The mini cucumber bibim buckwheat pork cutlet set I ordered arrived. It's a combo of crispy fried pork cutlet served alongside a mini-sized portion of cucumber bibim buckwheat noodles! Pork cutlet on its own can feel a little heavy, but having the tangy buckwheat noodles alongside made for a pretty good combination.

I especially like eating something refreshing alongside pork cutlet, so this was satisfying. If you're looking for a menu that fills you up without feeling too heavy, this seems like a solid choice.

Handmade twice-aged pork loin cutlet

They said the pork cutlet uses handmade twice-aged pork loin. Apparently fresh Korean pork loin is low-temperature aged and then goes through a second aging process — and eating it, the breading was crispy while the meat inside stayed juicy.

Biting into the cutlet, you first notice the crispy texture of the breading, followed by the savory flavor of the loin. Above all, since it comes freshly fried and hot, it reminded me that pork cutlet really is best eaten right away. The crispy-outside, juicy-inside combination also went well with rice. It's tasty with the pork cutlet sauce too, but personally, I recommend tasting the meat's flavor first before adding sauce.

Crunchy, tangy cucumber bibim buckwheat noodles

What quietly impressed me was the cucumber bibim buckwheat noodles. The crunchy cucumber gave it good texture, and the tangy bibim sauce made your mouth feel clean and refreshed.

Take a bite of cutlet, then a bite of buckwheat noodles, and it neatly resets the richness of the fried food, so I kept alternating between the two. If you're someone who reaches for a soda while eating pork cutlet because of the greasiness, this combo might suit you even better. Crispy pork cutlet plus tangy cucumber bibim buckwheat — they filled in what the other was missing! Being mini-sized, the portion was just right to eat alongside the cutlet.

Self-serve unlimited rice refills

Cheongdam Kkatsu apparently doesn't charge extra for rice and lets you refill it yourself as much as you like. That was great for anyone worried that pork cutlet alone might not be filling enough.

Taste matters for an office lunch, but you also need enough fuel to make it through the afternoon. In that sense, Cheongdam Kkatsu was a pretty solid choice for a Gangnam-gu Office Station lunch, letting you get crispy pork cutlet and rice together.

Is Cheongdam Kkatsu good for a Gangnam office lunch or solo meal?

The mini cucumber bibim buckwheat pork cutlet set I tried this time let me enjoy crispy pork cutlet and tangy buckwheat noodles together, and the combination was better than I expected. The cutlet used handmade twice-aged loin, so it was crispy outside and juicy inside, and the cucumber bibim buckwheat was crunchy and tangy, cutting through the cutlet's richness.

Above all, it's close to Gangnam-gu Office Station so it's easy to get to, and the atmosphere is comfortable enough for solo dining, so it should suit anyone looking for a solo-dining recommendation near Gangnam-gu Office Station. Try it when you want a quick, filling meal during your office lunch break, or when you're near Gangnam-gu Office Station and craving a clean, satisfying pork cutlet :) If you're looking for a Gangnam-gu Office Station lunch spot, Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch is worth a visit. 🍚🥢

• Cheongdam Kkatsu Gangnam-gu Office Station Branch / 1F, Unit 116, SK Hub Blue, 342 Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Directly connected to Exit 2 of Gangnam-gu Office Station via underground passage
• Handmade twice-aged loin pork cutlet, cucumber bibim buckwheat noodles
• Self-serve unlimited rice refills
• Good for solo dining as well as small group meals